Biography of J. B. Priestley: John Boynton Priestley (J. B. Priestley) was an English novelist, playwright, essayist, broadcaster, and social commentator. He was born on September 13, 1894, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, and died on August 14, 1984. Priestley’s prolific career spanned several decades, and he was known for his versatility in various literary […]